What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and talented classroom teacher to work collaboratively within our school community, working towards our goal of growing great minds together and fostering a lifelong love of learning.Whether you are an ECT, or looking to take your next career step, we could be the school for you.As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will promote the highest standards of education in a caring and supportive environment where children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
This position is to provide maternity cover for a maximum of one year and is not for a specific year group, instead we would rather identify the right candidate and then place them based on their previous experience.
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school.
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose Pyrford CofE Primary School?
Pyrford is an outstanding school based in a beautiful village within the parish of Wisley and situated next to Church of the Good Shepherd, whom we have very close links.
We are a school that promotes academic and personal growth of all our pupils in a nurturing and inspiring environment which reflects the school’s purpose based on our values of Love, Resilience, Wisdom and Respect. You will have the opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis and we pride ourselves on our strong ethos of inclusion. We are passionate about staff work-life balance throughout the school and are working hard to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from everyone and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our Trust as a whole. We always appoint on merit.
Our school is part of the Learning Partners Church Academy Trust and works closely with our network of schools in Surrey, these include the Learning Partners Academy Trust and consist of 16 schools currently. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a headteacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Foster a nurturing, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious professional to join our team. We are looking for an inspirational teacher who meets Teacher Standards and is ready to contribute to our thriving school community.
Why Join Us?
• Full Support:You will be supported by our senior leadership team and work alongside outstanding staff.
• Professional Development:Benefit from our extensive CPD programme, tailored to support your growth and career progression.
• Excellent Facilities:Our school was newly built less than 10 years ago and we have extensive grounds.
• Progressive and Engaging Curriculum: We’re passionate about delivering inspiring, engaging and active curriculum that gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
• Lovely People:We have a welcoming, talented and dedicated team who work collaborative and create a wonderful place to work.
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.
Closing date: Monday 31stMarch 2025 @ 9.00am
Interview Date: Wednesday 2ndApril or Thursday 3rdApril
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.